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New mechanism that regulates the effect of the satiety hormone leptin. The study identified the enzyme HDAC5 as key factor in our control of body weight and food intake and potential target against the Yoyo dieting effect

Breast cancer risk was 12%-19% lower among women who ate more dietary fiber in early adulthood. High intake of fiber during adolescence was also associated with 16% lower risk of overall breast cancer and 24% lower risk of breast cancer before menopause

A diet rich in fiber may not only protect against diabetes and heart disease, it may reduce the risk of developing lung disease. Fiber consumption was calculated based on the amount of fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains participants recalled eating

Due to their uniquely high amounts of healthy fats and potent plant chemicals, recent studies are showing evidence that walnuts can reduce brain stress, lower cholesterol, increase fertility in men and reduce inflammation

The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of glyphosate as a herbicide on emerged annual, perennial and biennial weeds in all crops and foliar spraying for desiccation in cereals and oilseeds (pre-harvest)

Women who drink beer at most once or twice per week run a 30% lower risk of heart attack, compared with both heavy drinkers and women who never drink beer. The study shows also a statistically significant connection between high consumption of spirits and an almost 50% higher risk of dying of cancer

Only those who replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats or whole grains lower their heart disease risk. It's sufficient to replace 5% of energy intake from saturated fats with equivalent energy intake from either polyunsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, or carbohydrates from whole grains

Garlic is the biggest jewel in the crown of all medicinal herbs. It prevents colds and shortens their duration, enhances exercise ability, is a therapy for hair loss, prevents arthritis and lung cancer and lowers blood pressure

A new study finds that resveratrol — a natural anti-inflammatory agent found in the skin of red grapes — can prevent inflammation as well as depression-related behaviors in rodents exposed to a social stres